A decade-long partnership between the University of Gondar, Queen’s University in Canada, and the...

African banking revenues have surpassed $100 billion for the first time, driven by strong...

The Ethiopian government plans to create a dedicated authority to oversee commodity exports in a more streamlined manner, with implementation expected after the formation of a new government in the upcoming budget year. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that a proposal for this authority has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office, and preparations are underway to advance this initiative at the start of the next Ethiopian New Year. This initiative comes in response to ongoing challenges in the export sector. Despite government policies prioritizing export earnings, actual revenues have remained limited when compared to regional peers and in relation to the sector's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP).  One of the main objectives of the 2024 economic reforms was to enhance exports, but officials in the sector admit that the results have largely fallen...

Africa’s promise of deeper integration is being slowed by weak mobility links, outdated transport...

Forests remain essential to climate stability, biodiversity and livelihoods, but the world is still...

For too long, Africa’s infrastructure debate has been framed as a simple shortage story: not enough concessional finance, not...

The escalating tension between Ethiopia and Sudan should alarm everyone in the Horn of Africa. Both sides must step...

Addis Ababa was last week at the center of a continental transformation. As the host of the International Air...

The EU–Ethiopia Business Forum arrives at an important moment for Ethiopia’s economy. After years of uncertainty, reform fatigue and...